tendencies

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direction of movement n.
inclination to think or do in a certain way n.

NOUN

direction of movement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bias inclination leaning movement shift trend

STRONG

aim bearing bent course current curve drift drive heading purport run tenor turn turning way

NOUN

inclination to think or do in a certain way

Synonyms

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bias habit impulse leaning penchant propensity shift trend type weakness

STRONG

addiction affection bent current custom disposition drift inclining liability mind mindset partiality predilection predisposition proclivity proneness readiness run set slant susceptibility temperament thing turn usage way

Antonyms

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dislike hate

STRONG

antipathy disinclination disinterest hatred

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tendencies

"Every species has different habitat requirements, has its own particular behavioral tendencies and faces unique threats. Effective conservation requires that we understand the particular challenges that each species faces."

From Science Daily ● Aug. 28, 2026

Catholics have frequently exemplified the best and worst tendencies of American society.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

Another reason she might be withholding guidance is that she possesses some narcissistic tendencies, Smith says.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026

"For me, I know that my avoidant tendencies are toxic and it would be unfair for me to date someone right now," she says.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

I think he said something about paranoid tendencies if I’m not mistaken.

From "Twelve Angry Men" by Reginald Rose